Phlebotomist Trainee

Interested in a career as a phlebotomist? Quest is hiring full-time applicants as Phlebotomist I in Bangor, ME. Employees will be required to participate in 40+ hours of phlebotomy didactic lectures by NLL, complete 100+ clinical hours at NLEMMC, orientation in the clinical laboratory, therapeutic phlebotomy, and POCT. No prior phlebotomy experience required!

Program Details

• Applicants are required to be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma / GED
• Our lab will hire these individuals as 'Phlebotomist I' employees
• The length of the training program is approximately 6 weeks and will be a mix of classroom work and clinical rotations
• Qualified candidates will commit to work for our laboratory for a term of one year as part of this program

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools.
• Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
• Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order.
• Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate.
• Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required.
• Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
• Complete online and in person training courses timely.

Qualifications

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Work Experience

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.

The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English